What you think about it?!

Lagush · 5th August 2015, 14:10

So last week I was past MOT, by the mechanic I was advised to change a drop link if I want to pass the mot. So obviously I told them to change it. In the end I got new mot without any advesory. But I notice some clunking in my supension, and thats what I found out today.

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clf · 5th August 2015, 14:19

somebody has cut the old drop link out, slipped and ruined your strut? possibly ruining the new drop link too.

there's no rust or corrosion yet, so denial will be difficult. I would start the conversation with them by asking how the link was removed,did it have to be but out,
explaining that the knocking is back. hopefully they will answer yes, at which point you tell them they owe you are strut. which will need to be replaced as a pair of course.

any issues, armed with your photos and your pass certificate, (which shouldn't be) , report them to vosa.

that is just not right! as well as dangerous.

Salad-Dodger · 5th August 2015, 17:40

My goodness, that is so bad...If it were me, I'd report them anyway. Its just no good having this sort of work done with an MOT bay in the same workshop. They need to be struck off. Steve

Number 6 · 5th August 2015, 17:44

Go after them with every thing you have and take them to the cleaners.

As well as reporting them to VOSA.

What they have done is disgraceful.

Alan123 · 5th August 2015, 17:51

If I'd made that damage myself I'd just clean it up and seam weld it ,clean it up and paint it.
But cus professionals have done the damage and you've paid for a professional service I'd be straight round there demanding replacement

David Lawrence · 5th August 2015, 19:04

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Originally Posted by Lagush

So last week I was past MOT, by the mechanic I was advised to change a drop link if I want to pass the mot. So obviously I told them to change it. In the end I got new mot without any advesory. But I notice some clunking in my supension, and thats what I found out today.

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That is very bad indeed. It looks like all the oil and gas in the shock has escaped. Surprised a bit of a knock is all you noticed, would have thought it would have been bouncing all over the road. That garage is one to stay well clear of. I dont think i would even trust them to do the repair.

minimutly · 5th August 2015, 19:27

Well it wouldnt bounce all over the road, not untill all the oil is exhausted, and that would take a while.
Also, its not a slip, the kackhanded idiot has held the disc there a long while.
On top of that, hes given you an mot knowing what damage hes done, and it will end up being dangerous.
Vosa need to know about it

stevenicks · 6th August 2015, 06:53

I think the mechanic responsible should have admitted to his mistake as none of us are infallible and of course then made good the repairs at at no extra cost to yourself. The fact is he thought you would never be aware and thinking he has got away with it is absolutely disgusting. God forbid if you were to be involved in a serious or fatal accident and your vehicle was seized for a mechanical defects inspection the s*** would really hit the fan.

Steve

Heddy · 6th August 2015, 07:07

Thought it was a hacksaw cut at first, but the curve on the edge of the cut suggests a cutting disc. I'd go absolutely ape

Lagush · 8th August 2015, 12:49

I got my car back from the garage, all nicely done they changed new strut, new drop link and new top mount.
The mechanic who done previous job is fired from that garage and is reported to vosa by garage owner. And as apology I been offered £100.00 off from next appointment for labour and next MOT for free.
So I'am quite happy with the outcome, I didn't expect such a great service after I shoved the damages what they been done to my car, I even didn't ask for any extras just demanded to repair damage.

5th August 2015, 14:10	#1
Lagush Newbie Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Bedford Posts: 26 Thanks: 12 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts	What you think about it?! So last week I was past MOT, by the mechanic I was advised to change a drop link if I want to pass the mot. So obviously I told them to change it. In the end I got new mot without any advesory. But I notice some clunking in my supension, and thats what I found out today. 20150805_144252.jpg 20150805_144203.jpg

5th August 2015, 14:19	#2
clf This is my second home MG ZT CDTi Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: carrick Posts: 7,859 Thanks: 3,494 Thanked 2,657 Times in 1,973 Posts	somebody has cut the old drop link out, slipped and ruined your strut? possibly ruining the new drop link too. there's no rust or corrosion yet, so denial will be difficult. I would start the conversation with them by asking how the link was removed,did it have to be but out, explaining that the knocking is back. hopefully they will answer yes, at which point you tell them they owe you are strut. which will need to be replaced as a pair of course. any issues, armed with your photos and your pass certificate, (which shouldn't be) , report them to vosa. that is just not right! as well as dangerous. __________________ It is not gloss primer .............. it is duct tape silver!

5th August 2015, 17:44	#4
Number 6 This is my second home Rover 75 tourer Club CD/Limo Tints Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Meneac Posts: 6,759 Thanks: 5,007 Thanked 1,609 Times in 869 Posts	Go after them with every thing you have and take them to the cleaners. As well as reporting them to VOSA. What they have done is disgraceful. __________________ ] "I started out with nothing, and Ive still got most of it left!"

5th August 2015, 17:40	#3
Salad-Dodger Gets stuck in MG ZT-T 190 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Chatham Posts: 592 Thanks: 34 Thanked 66 Times in 62 Posts	My goodness, that is so bad...If it were me, I'd report them anyway. Its just no good having this sort of work done with an MOT bay in the same workshop. They need to be struck off. Steve

5th August 2015, 17:51	#5
Alan123 Posted a thing or two Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Darlaston Posts: 1,897 Thanks: 484 Thanked 325 Times in 261 Posts	If I'd made that damage myself I'd just clean it up and seam weld it ,clean it up and paint it. But cus professionals have done the damage and you've paid for a professional service I'd be straight round there demanding replacement

5th August 2015, 19:27	#7
minimutly Posted a thing or two mg zt Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: cardigan Posts: 1,087 Thanks: 28 Thanked 187 Times in 158 Posts	Well it wouldnt bounce all over the road, not untill all the oil is exhausted, and that would take a while. Also, its not a slip, the kackhanded idiot has held the disc there a long while. On top of that, hes given you an mot knowing what damage hes done, and it will end up being dangerous. Vosa need to know about it

6th August 2015, 06:53	#8
stevenicks This is my second home MG ZT 180 Auto / Rover 75 2.0 Diesel Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Brecon. Posts: 7,465 Thanks: 3,297 Thanked 1,666 Times in 1,264 Posts	I think the mechanic responsible should have admitted to his mistake as none of us are infallible and of course then made good the repairs at at no extra cost to yourself. The fact is he thought you would never be aware and thinking he has got away with it is absolutely disgusting. God forbid if you were to be involved in a serious or fatal accident and your vehicle was seized for a mechanical defects inspection the s*** would really hit the fan. Steve

6th August 2015, 07:07	#9
Heddy This is my second home None Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: None Posts: 5,556 Thanks: 465 Thanked 1,161 Times in 924 Posts	Thought it was a hacksaw cut at first, but the curve on the edge of the cut suggests a cutting disc. I'd go absolutely ape

8th August 2015, 12:49	#10
Lagush Newbie Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Bedford Posts: 26 Thanks: 12 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts	I got my car back from the garage, all nicely done they changed new strut, new drop link and new top mount. The mechanic who done previous job is fired from that garage and is reported to vosa by garage owner. And as apology I been offered £100.00 off from next appointment for labour and next MOT for free. So I'am quite happy with the outcome, I didn't expect such a great service after I shoved the damages what they been done to my car, I even didn't ask for any extras just demanded to repair damage.